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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.79, 513.45 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.79, 513.45 and 273.94 is: 410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.79 : 513.45 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.79/513.45 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.79x = 513.45 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.79x = 140,654.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,654.49/342.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.32

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